Wiltshire Council – Area Board
Wiltshire Council’s Area Board Grants provide valuable support for community initiatives that address local priorities. They offer funding through several streams:
- Community Grants – For facilities and equipment
- Youth Grants – Supporting activities for young people
- Older & Vulnerable Adult Grants – Promoting well-being and independence
- Councillor-Led Initiatives – Supporting community-driven projects
Applications are submitted online and reviewed at regular Area Board meetings. For more information and to apply, visit their website.
Chippenham Council Donations
The Council Donations Sub-Committee meets three times annually to review applications across two funding categories:
- Climate & Ecological Donations – Supporting projects that raise awareness of climate issues, reduce carbon emissions, promote sustainability, and enhance biodiversity in Chippenham
- Community Donations – Funding initiatives that benefit residents, align with council policies, and strengthen the voluntary sector
To learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit the Chippenham Council website.
Wiltshire Community Foundation
Wiltshire Community Foundation distributes approximately £2 million annually to grassroots groups addressing local challenges and to individuals seeking support for education and employment opportunities.
Their comprehensive offering includes:
- Grants for community projects designed to strengthen local groups
- Individual grants supporting young people’s development
- Events, training, and advice for organisations in the voluntary sector
The Foundation runs multiple grant programmes throughout the year, each with specific priorities and focus areas. We recommend visiting their website to check your eligibility and submit an application.
Additional Funding Resources
Here are some additional resources that may help you find suitable funding for your project:
- National Lottery Community Fund – offers grants from £300 to over £500,000 for community projects
- The Arts Council England – provides funding for arts, museums and libraries projects
- Sport England – supports sport and physical activity initiatives
- Garfield Weston Foundation – a family founded grant-maker that gives money to support a wide range of charities across the UK
- Lloyds Bank Foundation – an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group
- Morrisons Foundation – supports registered charities making a positive difference in local communities across England, Scotland, and Wales
- Tesco Stronger Starts – open to charities and community organisations to apply for a grant of up to £1,500
- Greggs Foundation – a grant-making charity, distributing over £5 million in grants every year
- Asda Foundation – an independent charitable foundation funded by Asda, The Asda Foundation supports the small, grassroots groups
- Locality – offers resources and funding opportunities for community organisations
- Charity Excellence – a free one-stop-shop to find grant funding, and free help and resources
- Funding Central – a free database of grants, contracts and loans for voluntary sector organisations
- Get Grants -a free resource for grant fundraisers with information on funders
- Grants Online – an information resources for organisations looking for grant funding
- The Good Exchange – a fundraising platform connecting organisations with funders
- Power to Change – supports community businesses with various funding programmes
- Crowdfunder UK – platform for community crowdfunding projects